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There are many things that parents of Neurodivergent kids need to think about . Here is a simple reminder of four things that will help you prioritize

Brain Break 5,4,3,2,1 Use 5 senses to activate all parts of brains through this simple exercise. No materials needed.

Reminder: Benefits of Brain Breaks

FREE Printable Activity. Materials: Find out some growth mindset and fixed mindset phrases. Use scissors to cut out thought bubbles and use a glue stick to paste them in the best column. This could be a useful activity for kids who identify as Autistic, ASD, ODD, PDA, ADHD, Profoundly Gifted, Dyslexic or Diagnosed with Dyscalculia.

Growth Mindset can be the difference between a student who is engaged versus one who feels they have no skills and can't learn. Once they are ready to learn and learn about themselves, they will be better equipped to take advantage of their own unique learning styles. Useful to help motivate children who are easily dissuaded and lack confidence. Useful for kids who may be neurodivergent, or in an inclusive educational setting. Meaning kids who are identifying as Autistic, ADHD, ASD, ODD, PDA, Dyslexic, Profoundly Gifted or diagnosed with Dyscalculia.

This image is Adapted from Williams and Shellenberger (1994) and describes the sensory needs that need to be met before true learning moments can occur. Use this tool as a visual to remind yourself and other educators of the steps needed to get to the pinnacle.

Find out more about the Empowered Advocate Framework and learn about how YOU, parents, caregivers, and educators, can support neurodivergent folks who may be Profoundly Gifted, ADHD, Dyslexic, Autistic, ASD, ODD to reach more successful outcomes.

Radically Reframe: Three Guiding Principles for A Happier Neurodivergent Family See what the first chapter is about and how the book opens up about Special Needs and the different approaches to shifting mindsets using the term, "neurodivergent," which highlights differences. Are differences normal? The book states that the differences are normal and even a new way to explore life's expectations.

Gratitude is a tool to help shift your perspectives. It can help combat burnout and other stressors. Find out how to use gratitude and other positive psychology tools to help teachers, tutors, parents, caregivers of neurotypical and neurodivergent or special needs children at school and at home.

Join Priya Tronsgard as she interviews the owner of PopSmartKids,based in Seattle. Screen Time Guilt can stop us from really exploring the positives that can come out of technology and how it relates to learning online, teaching online, homeschooling, e-learning, and we can move onto a brighter path with less anxiety from letting our children have screen time.

Empowering Tweens, Tweenagers aged 9-13 - Expert Mentor, Ramita Anand spent years in the London school system finding out what works to empower tweens and teens. Watch the video to find out more.

Combating Burnout Through Gratitude - Guide for Parents, Teachers or Caregivers of Children who are Neurodivergent, otherwise referred to as Special Needs.

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